Kingwood Kingwood Park HSPark HS

- Welcomes -- Welcomes - The Class of 2019The Class of 2019

To new opportunities, responsibilities, challenges and privileges

Kingwood Park High Kingwood Park High SchoolSchool

Principal: Principal: Lisa DrabingLisa Drabing

Associate Principal: Associate Principal: Brian JohnsonBrian Johnson

Counselor/AP House TeamsCounselor/AP House TeamsStudent Last Names: Student Last Names:

A-D: A-D: Caren Barnes & Alan CormanCaren Barnes & Alan Corman

E-K:E-K: Timothy Hurlbert & Jamie DebordeTimothy Hurlbert & Jamie Deborde

L-P: L-P: Kimberly Young & Wes SolomonKimberly Young & Wes Solomon

Q-Z: Q-Z: Lisa Mosely & Amy WallaceLisa Mosely & Amy Wallace

Director of Student Support Services:Director of Student Support Services: Lesa Pritchard Lesa Pritchard

Academic Lead Academic Lead TeachersTeachers

English:English: Cathey Buck Cathey Buck

Math:Math: Theresa Head Theresa Head

Science:Science: Kathleen Goerner Kathleen Goerner

Social Studies: Social Studies: Freda Freda JohnsonJohnson

Transition Planning & Graduation

RequirementsKim Young and Caren

Barnes

K-Park Counselors

Transition to High SchoolTransition to High School

Increased expectationsIncreased expectations Get involvedGet involved Social aspectsSocial aspects

…NAME YOUR CLUB!!!!American Sign Language ClubAnime ClubArmed Drill TeamAthletic TrainerAuto Collision AVID ClubBandBaseballBasketballBe the ChangeBest BuddiesCheerleading ChoirClass Officers - 2016Class Officers - 2017Class Officers - 2018Class Officers - 2019Color GuardCreation to DonationCreative WritingCross Country Dance (Silver Stars)DivingDrama ClubDungeon and Dragons Club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)FFA - Future Farmers of AmericaFIDM Fashion ClubFishing ClubFootballFrench ClubFrench Honor SocietyFrisbee GolfGolfHOSA - Health Occupation Students of AmericaInternational Thespian SocietyInvisible Children ClubJazz BandJournalism TeamJR ROTCKey ClubKitty Hawk Air SocietyLiterary Criticism TeamMagazineNational Honor Society (NHS)OrchestraOtaku AlliancePaintball ClubPanther Pals

Panthers Helping PanthersProject GraduationRobotics ClubSoccer SoftballSpanish Honor SocietySpeech/DebateStu-CoSwimmingTrack UIL AccountingUIL Computer ApplicationsUIL Computer ScienceUIL Current Issues & EventsUIL JournalismUIL Math TeamUIL One Act PlayUIL ScienceUIL Social StudiesUIL Spelling & VocabularyVolleyball Wills KidsWrestlingYearbook

The International The International Baccalaureate ProgramBaccalaureate Program

Often referred to as the IB ProgramOften referred to as the IB Program For students who are For students who are UniversityUniversity bound bound

Students may Students may receive more than 24 college receive more than 24 college credit hourscredit hours for courses taken in this program for courses taken in this program with good test scoreswith good test scores

Students Students can participate in extra-curricular can participate in extra-curricular activitiesactivities – about 90% participate in band, – about 90% participate in band, athletics, choir, etc.athletics, choir, etc.

IB Program is at Humble High School IB Program is at Humble High School (parents must provide transportation)(parents must provide transportation)

IB Diploma Coordinator, at 281-641-6541 or IB Diploma Coordinator, at 281-641-6541 or amanda.petree@humble.k12.tx.us. .

STAAR End of Course STAAR End of Course ExamsExams

English:English: English I & English II English I & English II Science: Science: BiologyBiology Math: Math: Algebra IAlgebra I Social Studies: Social Studies: US HistoryUS History

STAAR will focus on readiness for success in STAAR will focus on readiness for success in subsequent courses, and ultimately, for subsequent courses, and ultimately, for

college and career readiness.college and career readiness.

Graduation Plan Graduation Plan ComparisonComparison

Graduation Plan Comparison Cohorts 2015 through 2017 may choose the Recommended (RHSP), Distinguished (DAP) or Foundation Plans (FHSP)

FHSP+Endorsement FHSP+DLA English English 1

English 2 English 3

Additional English

English 1 English 2 English 3

Additional English Math Algebra 1

Geometry Additional math Additional math

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2

Additional math Science Biology

IPC or Additional science Additional science Additional science

Biology IPC or Additional science

Additional science Additional science

Social Studies W Geo or W Hist US History Gov/Econ

W Geo or W Hist US History Gov/Econ

Foreign Language 2 yrs same language 2 yrs same language Fine Art 1 credit 1 credit

PE 1 credit 1 credit Speech - -

Electives 7 credits 7 credits Credits 26 26 Notes Must earn endorsement Must earn endorsement;

Eligible for top 10% automatic TX university admission

Endorsement OptionsEndorsement Options

STEM EndorsementSTEM Endorsement Business & Industry EndorsementBusiness & Industry Endorsement Public Service EndorsementPublic Service Endorsement Arts & Humanities EndorsementArts & Humanities Endorsement Multi-Disciplinary EndorsementMulti-Disciplinary Endorsement

Considerations for Considerations for an endorsementan endorsement

Career interestsCareer interests Post-secondary goalsPost-secondary goals Student strengthsStudent strengths

Practicums & CertificationsPracticums & Certifications

PracticumsPracticums = Paid/Unpaid Internships = Paid/Unpaid Internships during Senior yearduring Senior year Available for every Career Pathway!Available for every Career Pathway!

CertificationsCertifications = Industry = Industry Certifications that students can earn Certifications that students can earn during Senior yearduring Senior year

Practicums & CertificationsPracticums & Certifications Education & TrainingEducation & Training – Student Teaching at Local Elementary School – Student Teaching at Local Elementary School Health ScienceHealth Science – Clinical Rotations with Staff at Kingwood Medical – Clinical Rotations with Staff at Kingwood Medical

CenterCenter Hospitality ServicesHospitality Services – Internship at the IAH Airport Marriott Hotel – Internship at the IAH Airport Marriott Hotel Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts – Learn culinary skills and host community events – Learn culinary skills and host community events EngineeringEngineering – Earn certification (AutoCad), explore engineering fields – Earn certification (AutoCad), explore engineering fields Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant – Earn Board certification– Earn Board certification Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician – Earn Board certification – Earn Board certification CosmetologyCosmetology – Earn Board certification – Earn Board certification Computer Maintenance and NetworkingComputer Maintenance and Networking – Earn industry certifications – Earn industry certifications WeldingWelding – Earn industry certifications – Earn industry certifications Auto Collision & Auto TechAuto Collision & Auto Tech – Earn industry certifications – Earn industry certifications

Coming Soon….LVN and Veterinarian Technician certification!Coming Soon….LVN and Veterinarian Technician certification!

2015 CTE Expo2015 CTE Expo

Tuesday, February 3Tuesday, February 3rdrd

Humble Civic CenterHumble Civic Center 4pm-8pm4pm-8pm Check out our district’s CTE ProgramsCheck out our district’s CTE Programs Meet Program DirectorsMeet Program Directors Ask questionsAsk questions

Choosing an endorsement in Choosing an endorsement in Bridges.comBridges.com

Important resources for the course selection Important resources for the course selection processprocess::

• ParentsParents• TeachersTeachers• CounselorsCounselors• Course Selection Guide (Online)Course Selection Guide (Online)• NCAA Eligibility Guide - AthletesNCAA Eligibility Guide - Athletes• College Admissions College Admissions

Counselors/WebsitesCounselors/Websites

Course Selection Guide Course Selection Guide (online at KPark under Information - Counselors)(online at KPark under Information - Counselors)

Graduation PlansGraduation Plans EndorsementsEndorsements Grade Point EquivalenciesGrade Point Equivalencies GPA ExplanationGPA Explanation Award of CreditAward of Credit Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures Recommended Course PlacementRecommended Course Placement Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptions Electives listed by Career Electives listed by Career

PathwaysPathways

Course BasicsCourse Basics

Select enough courses to fill Select enough courses to fill 77 periods periods Use a combination of year-long classes Use a combination of year-long classes

AA = fall = fall and Band B = spring = spring

and/or semester-long coursesand/or semester-long courses Consider graduation requirements Consider graduation requirements

(foreign language, fine art, PE)(foreign language, fine art, PE) Be aware of grade restrictions Be aware of grade restrictions Verify students do not repeat classes taken in Verify students do not repeat classes taken in

middle school for high school creditmiddle school for high school credit

Course Basics Course Basics Cont’d…Cont’d…

Students earn 0.5 credit for each class they Students earn 0.5 credit for each class they successfully pass each semestersuccessfully pass each semester

Students can average to pass to regain Students can average to pass to regain creditcredit Ex: 1Ex: 1stst semester = 68 (earns 0 credit) semester = 68 (earns 0 credit)

22ndnd semester = 72 (earns .5 credit) semester = 72 (earns .5 credit)

Average for semester = 70 (regain .5 credit from 1Average for semester = 70 (regain .5 credit from 1stst semester) semester)

Students must earn 6 credits end of Students must earn 6 credits end of Freshman year to be considered a Freshman year to be considered a SophomoreSophomore

Foreign Language Foreign Language OfferingsOfferings

SpanishSpanish FrenchFrench American Sign LanguageAmerican Sign Language

Considerations for PEConsiderations for PE AthleticsAthletics PE TrainerPE Trainer PE classesPE classes

Aerobics, Team Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Individual Sports Aerobics, Team Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Individual Sports Cheer Cheer (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) Silver Stars Silver Stars (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) Fall semester of Band Fall semester of Band ROTCROTC Dance IDance I Off Campus PEOff Campus PE

Introductions to career areas and pre-requisites:Introductions to career areas and pre-requisites:

Principles of …Principles of …

Athletic ConsiderationsAthletic Considerations Athletic Coordinator: Athletic Coordinator: Jim HolleyJim Holley Only one athletic period at a timeOnly one athletic period at a time

(1(1stst in season should be in Bridges) in season should be in Bridges) There are tryouts for most sports. There are tryouts for most sports. Some athletic programs begin in the summer. (Ex: Some athletic programs begin in the summer. (Ex:

Football, Cross Country & Volleyball. Watch our website, Football, Cross Country & Volleyball. Watch our website, athletics page, at end of semester.)athletics page, at end of semester.)

If a student does not make the team, you will be placed If a student does not make the team, you will be placed in PE. in PE.

All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM every yearevery year.. NCAA ConsiderationsNCAA Considerations

Four Year Plan on Four Year Plan on Bridges.comBridges.com

Go with your child to Go with your child to Bridges.comBridges.com

ReviewReview their choice their choice of career areaof career area

Review their classes Review their classes selectedselected

Make changes as Make changes as desired before desired before February 9February 9thth

• To add/remove To add/remove courses from courses from your child’s 4 your child’s 4 year plan, year plan, choose the edit choose the edit link in the link in the appropriate appropriate box.box.

• Columns = Columns = Grade LevelGrade Level

• Rows = Rows = SubjectsSubjects

New Classes 2015-16New Classes 2015-16

AP Human GeographyAP Human Geography College level College level Advanced W. Geography courseAdvanced W. Geography course Mr. Webb, Social Studies Coordinator, will discuss Mr. Webb, Social Studies Coordinator, will discuss

tonighttonight See Mrs. Prescott at the AVID table See Mrs. Prescott at the AVID table

Principles of Information TechnologyPrinciples of Information Technology survey course for Business & Industry endorsementsurvey course for Business & Industry endorsement

Handout of most electivesHandout of most electives

Important DatesImportant Dates February 9February 9thth – KMS deadline for parent/student – KMS deadline for parent/student

course selection input into course selection input into Bridges.comBridges.com March 27March 27thth – list of course requests will be – list of course requests will be

distributed to students. distributed to students. To make a change: Update Bridges Plan, Print Plan, To make a change: Update Bridges Plan, Print Plan,

Submit printout to counselor Submit printout to counselor April 7April 7thth - Final Day for Schedule Change Requests - Final Day for Schedule Change Requests

= No elective changes after this date due to = No elective changes after this date due to teacher staffingteacher staffing

???s – Send your student’s counselor a message through Bridges.com???s – Send your student’s counselor a message through Bridges.com

Pre-AP & AP Classes

Brian Johnson

Associate Principal

What is Pre-AP/AP? What is Pre-AP/AP?

AP = Advanced PlacementAP = Advanced Placement Standards established by College BoardStandards established by College Board Earn college credit in high schoolEarn college credit in high school Gifted and Talented students served through Gifted and Talented students served through these coursesthese courses

Why Take Pre-AP/ AP?Why Take Pre-AP/ AP?AP and College SuccessAP and College Success

Students who take AP courses Students who take AP courses and exams are much more and exams are much more likely than their peers to likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’scomplete a bachelor’sdegree in four years or less.degree in four years or less.

College ReadinessCollege Readiness Save $Save $ AVG SAT ScoresAVG SAT Scores

No AP Courses: 1414No AP Courses: 1414 1 or more: 17071 or more: 1707

Gifted and Talented students Gifted and Talented students served through these coursesserved through these courses

Source: Camara, Wayne. College Persistence, Graduation, and Remediation. College Board Research Notes (RN-19). New York, NY: College Board.

Chrys Dougherty, Lynn Mellor, and Shuling Jian, Chrys Dougherty, Lynn Mellor, and Shuling Jian, The Relationship The Relationship Between Advanced Placement and College GraduationBetween Advanced Placement and College Graduation (National (National Center for Educational Accountability)Center for Educational Accountability)

Impact of AP on Impact of AP on 5-Year College Graduation 5-Year College Graduation

RatesRates

RecommendationsRecommendations 80+ in previous honors 80+ in previous honors

coursecourse 90+ in previous level 90+ in previous level

coursecourse Start earlyStart early Know your studentKnow your student

Schedule Change PolicySchedule Change Policy

Pre-AP/Honors Exit RequestPre-AP/Honors Exit Request Parent, Student, and Teacher must conference Parent, Student, and Teacher must conference

prior to request for level changeprior to request for level change Students must attend tutorials and have Students must attend tutorials and have

assignments completedassignments completed Students being successful in Pre-AP/Honors Students being successful in Pre-AP/Honors

classes are strongly encouraged to remain in classes are strongly encouraged to remain in the coursethe course

Schedule changes are granted upon approval Schedule changes are granted upon approval at the 6 weeks, 9 weeks and at the end of the at the 6 weeks, 9 weeks and at the end of the 11stst semester. semester.

The Importance of The PSATThe Importance of The PSAT

Available for Freshman and Sophomore YearAvailable for Freshman and Sophomore Year Free practice for the SATFree practice for the SAT Receive feedback on strengths and Receive feedback on strengths and

weaknessesweaknesses Estimate of performance on SATEstimate of performance on SAT No Cost to Sophomores No Cost to Sophomores

Junior YearJunior Year Can qualify for National Merit ScholarshipsCan qualify for National Merit Scholarships Additional practice for SATAdditional practice for SAT Must test - will take ASVAB if not registeredMust test - will take ASVAB if not registered

Kingwood Park High SchoolKingwood Park High SchoolNational Honor SocietyNational Honor Society

National Honor Society is an honor and privilege extended by National Honor Society is an honor and privilege extended by the faculty to deserving students of Kingwood Park High the faculty to deserving students of Kingwood Park High SchoolSchool. . It is an invitation given to students beginning the fall of their sophomore year It is an invitation given to students beginning the fall of their sophomore year

if they have an overall cumulative GPA of 4.0 and meet certain criteria.if they have an overall cumulative GPA of 4.0 and meet certain criteria. Once they receive an invitation to apply for membership they must show both Once they receive an invitation to apply for membership they must show both

leadership and service.leadership and service. Leadership points may be earned through things such as leadership / officer Leadership points may be earned through things such as leadership / officer

positions in clubs or organizations, leading service projects, lettering, KP Merit positions in clubs or organizations, leading service projects, lettering, KP Merit Awards and leadership conferences.Awards and leadership conferences.

Service points may be earned through such things as club and organization Service points may be earned through such things as club and organization membership, athletics, fine arts, FFA, StuCo, other school groups, community membership, athletics, fine arts, FFA, StuCo, other school groups, community groups and through community service.groups and through community service.

For more detailed information please visit our website located on the For more detailed information please visit our website located on the Kingwood Park webpage under the Kingwood Park webpage under the activities tab activities tab

AVID

Hazelanne PrescottHazelanne Prescott

What is AVID?What is AVID?A college preparatory class that places students A college preparatory class that places students with potential in advanced classes and provides with potential in advanced classes and provides them with critical support.them with critical support.

All AVID students are required to be in at least one All AVID students are required to be in at least one advanced (PreAP, AP, Dual) course while enrolled in advanced (PreAP, AP, Dual) course while enrolled in the program. This is a year long course and the program. This is a year long course and students will receive students will receive elective creditelective credit. .

Applications and for more information, please Applications and for more information, please contact HazelAnne Prescottcontact HazelAnne Prescott

hazelanne.prescott@humble.k12.tx.us or 281-641-hazelanne.prescott@humble.k12.tx.us or 281-641-66326632

AVID AVID (Advancement via Individual (Advancement via Individual Determination)Determination)

Student Council

Sponsor:

Matthew Bennett

What is StuCo?Student Council is a student-run organization that

focuses on promoting school spirit, uniting the student body, and providing services to the school

and surrounding community.

Welcome to the TASC Sweepstakes award winning Kingwood Park STUCO!

Past Activities Include…

Homecoming Dances and Coronations, Thursday Morning

Shows, Socials, Disney “YES”

Leadership trips, Red Ribbon Weeks, Welcome Parties,

Faculty Breakfasts

Future Activities Include…

Spring Festival, Spring Socials, Student/Faculty

Basketball Game, State Convention,

Disney “YES” Program in Orlando

Who? All prospective StuCo Members and Parents

What? Student Council 2015- ‘16 Orientation

Where? KPHS, Lower LGI

When? Monday, May 4, 2015 at 6pm

Why? This is your first step in learning how to get involved with the most dynamic student-led organization on campus.

Student Council ‘15-‘16New Member Orientation

Get Involved! Make Friends!Make a Difference!

Advisory and Service Learning

Brian JohnsonAssociate Principal

Service-LearningService-Learning

Service + Curriculum= Service Learning

Personal Fitness class plays softball with residents from

Stony Glenn

Benefits of Service-Learning

Through service learning programs, students may:

Increase motivation and desire to learn

Develop responsibility, think critically, make decisions, and solve problems

Improve academic knowledge and performance

Cultivate self-perception Begin to develop a lifelong

commitment to public service and to learning

Annual Day of ServiceAnnual Day of Service450 Freshmen

100 Panther Pals

1620 Man Hours of Service

17 Locations

=

30 teachers

Thank you for being here tonight.

We are here to help you in any way we can to ensure your child’s transition into high school is a positive

experience!